Stafford sheriff’s deputies caught Manassas men two men they say stole more than $12,000 of items from two home improvement warehouses.
Deputies captured the two men outside a Lowes at 299 Banks Ford Parkway, just off Route 17 in southern Stafford County a 1:31 p.m. Monday, December 20.
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors established the Lake Arrowhead Service District Advisory Committee.
This panel will facilitate communication and coordination between the residents of the Lake Arrowhead community in western Stafford County and the county government. County officials will accept online applications from residents who want to serve on the commission.
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Bag for good: For the month of January, Central Rappahannock Regional Library’s Porter Branch in North Stafford will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of a $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Giant Food located on 317 Worth Avenue. [Central Rappahannock Regional Library]
Body found behind 7-Eleven
Police found the body of a Dale City man in a wooded area.
A majority of Democrats favor the plan, while Republicans disapproved.
About 7,300 constituents in the Coles Magisterial District, represented by Republican Yesli Vega, will move to the Occoquan District represented by Democrat Kenny Boddye.
Theresa Ellis will run for Congress in Virginia’s new 7th District, most likely including her hometown Manassas city, Prince William, and Stafford counties.
The Republican, who sits on the Manassas City Council, initially announced a bid for the 10th District seat this summer. However, changes to statewide political districts proposed by the Virginia State Supreme Court would mean Manassas and a portion of Prince William County would no longer sit in District 10.
Tax break: The Stafford County Board of Supervisors approved a $90,000 tax break incentive over five years to support the expansion of Stafford based business, Virginia Oncology Care. In turn, the company will invest $3.8 million into the business, creating 25 new jobs. [Stafford County Economic Development]
Cost of retirement: A 2019 report from the Federal Reserve found that nearly one in every four American adults have no retirement savings. During the economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, that share has likely grown. [The Center Square]
According to witnesses, smoke billowed from the house in the 3400 block of Forestdale Avenue, near the intersection of Fairview Lane.
Four people left exited the house before firefighters arrived, according to a Dale City Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief on the scene. According to scanner traffic, crews went to the fire scene at 6:34 p.m.
